Hit-and-run accident on Interstate 75

Published: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 6:29 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 6:29 a.m.

Authorities are searching for the driver of a car that caused an accident on Interstate 75 on Sunday.

According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol:

A car driven by a Venice man was struck in the southbound lanes near mile marker 199.

A 49-year-old Venice man was driving a 1988 Buick in the left lane. A red Honda attempted to pass the Buick on the left shoulder of the road. As the Honda attempted to travel back into the left lane of the interstate, it hit the Buick on its left side.

After the collision, the Honda turned off its lights and proceeded southbound.

<p>Authorities are searching for the driver of a car that caused an accident on Interstate 75 on Sunday.</p><p>According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol: </p><p>A car driven by a Venice man was struck in the southbound lanes near mile marker 199. </p><p>A 49-year-old Venice man was driving a 1988 Buick in the left lane. A red Honda attempted to pass the Buick on the left shoulder of the road. As the Honda attempted to travel back into the left lane of the interstate, it hit the Buick on its left side.</p><p>After the collision, the Honda turned off its lights and proceeded southbound. </p><p>No one was injured.</p><p>FHP asks anyone with information on the crash to contact the agency.</p>